In making “Avatar,” James Cameron’s creative vision was brought to fruition when Lightstorm Entertainment filmmakers used Autodesk MotionBuilder … more »

In making â€śAvatar,â€ť James Cameronâ€™s creative vision was brought to fruition when Lightstorm Entertainment filmmakers used Autodesk MotionBuilder performance capture software to apply live acting performances to digital characters. This combo was then viewed in real time in virtual environments prebuilt with MotionBuilder and Autodesk Maya visual effects, animation and rendering software. The Lightstorm Entertainment team also used Autodek Mudbox digital sculpting software to create assets, and then Maya was again used for final scene creation and finishing.
The MotionBuilder experience is one that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. I was fortunate enough to get a copy of the Making of Avatar which presents a behind the scenes look at this latest technological leap, and Iâ€™ve posted it here on ShareCG for your viewing enjoyment. « Less